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This book provides new and innovative theories into the construction of Egypt's ancient pyramids and the restoration of some of Cairo's most monumental structures from the brink of ruin. The decoding of their historic construction from a builder's perspective is examined and explained...

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Main Author:	James, Peter (Peter J.) (Author)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cardiff : University of Wales Press, 2018.
Subjects:	Pyramids > Conservation and restoration > Egypt. Pyramides > Conservation et restauration > Égypte. HISTORY > Ancient > Egypt. HISTORY / Ancient / Egypt Egypt Electronic books.
Online Access:	DE-862 DE-863
Summary:	This book provides new and innovative theories into the construction of Egypt's ancient pyramids and the restoration of some of Cairo's most monumental structures from the brink of ruin. The decoding of their historic construction from a builder's perspective is examined and explained, often contrary to many existing theories.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xi, 144 pages) : color illustrations
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781786832511 1786832518 9781786832528 1786832526 9781786832535 1786832534

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